AD 66-05-02
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 6BA | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 7AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8A | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
| aircraft | de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The | D.H. 104 Dove Series 8AXC | Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Cracking of eye ends used in the rudder and elevator trim tab connecting rod assemblies
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Required Actions
Remove eye ends P/N CM.2A and CM.2B, inspect for cracks visually or by FAA-approved methods, and replace cracked parts with uncracked parts of the same part number before further flight.
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Compliance Time
within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD
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Affected Aircraft
de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A, D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A, and other listed series models
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Federal Register Abstract
Rudder and Elevator Trim Tab Rod End Assemblies
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder and Elevator Trim Tab Rod End Assemblies Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 28, 1968 Citation Publish Date: 01/28/1968 Effective Date: 02/27/1966 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-05-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 28, 1968] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-185 AD NUMBER: 66-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 27, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-05-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-185, Part 39, Federal Register January 28, 1968. Applies to de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes. Compliance required within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. As a result of cracking of eye ends used in the rudder and elevator trim tab connecting rod assemblies, accomplish the following unless already accomplished. (a) Remove eye ends, P/N's CM.2A and CM.2B, and inspect for cracks visually or by use of other FAA-approved methods. (b) Replace cracked parts with uncracked parts of the same part number before further flight. (Hawker Siddeley Aviation, de Havilland Division T.N.S. Dove (104) Series CT (104) No. 187 or later ARB-approved issues cover this same subject). This directive effective February 27, 1966. FOOTER:
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AD Final Rules - DRS_66-05-02.html Copy URL Print/Save as PDF Document Versions Feedback Details AD Number: 66-05-02 Document Type: AD Final Rules Docket Number: Unknown Subject Heading: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes Subject: Rudder and Elevator Trim Tab Rod End Assemblies Status: Current Citation: Federal Register: January 28, 1968 Citation Publish Date: 01/28/1968 Effective Date: 02/27/1966 Make: de Havilland Aircraft Co., Ltd., The Model: D.H. 104 Dove Series 1A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 2A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5A | D.H. 104 Dove Series 5...Show more Product Type: Aircraft Product Subtype: Small Airplane Affected AD: Superseded AD: Affected By: Superseded By: Service/Office: Office of Primary Responsibility: CFR Part Reference: Part 39 Comments: AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVES FINAL RULES: 66-05-02 CITATION: [Federal Register: January 28, 1968] PAGE NUMBER: DOCKET NUMBER: Unknown AMENDMENT: 39-185 AD NUMBER: 66-05-02 SUBJECT HEADING: Airworthiness Directives; Hawker Siddeley de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes ACTION: SUMMARY: DATES: Effective February 27, 1966. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: REGULATORY TEXT: 66-05-02 HAWKER SIDDELEY: Amdt. 39-185, Part 39, Federal Register January 28, 1968. Applies to de Havilland Model 104 Dove Series Airplanes. Compliance required within 150 hours' time in service after the effective date of this AD. As a result of cracking of eye ends used in the rudder and elevator trim tab connecting rod assemblies, accomplish the following unless already accomplished. (a) Remove eye ends, P/N's CM.2A and CM.2B, and inspect for cracks visually or by use of other FAA-approved methods. (b) Replace cracked parts with uncracked parts of the same part number before further flight. (Hawker Siddeley Aviation, de Havilland Division T.N.S. Dove (104) Series CT (104) No. 187 or later ARB-approved issues cover this same subject). This directive effective February 27, 1966. FOOTER:
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